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Ratan's parting advice to Tata employees

Ratan's parting advice to Tata employees

Rediff.com28 Dec 2012

In the letter, Tata, who has been appointed Chairman Emeritus and passes on the baton to 44-year-old Cyrus Mistry, told the employees to live by the 'value systems and ethical standards on which our group was founded'.

Review: Prem Ratan Dhan Payo has good music

Review: Prem Ratan Dhan Payo has good music

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

The music of Prem Ratan Dhan Payo is well done, and seems to be exactly what the filmmaker ordered, writes Aelina Kapoor.

Can Ratan Tata rescue the sinking Railways?

Can Ratan Tata rescue the sinking Railways?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

A new leadership is needed to replace the present culture of indifference.

Ratan Tata defends JLR acquisition

Ratan Tata defends JLR acquisition

Rediff.com25 Aug 2009

Dismissing adverse comments on Jaguar and Land Rover (JLR) buy, Ratan Tata on Tuesday said the $2.3-billion acquisition of the iconic brands was 'worthwhile' though the subsequent financial crisis posed challenges.

Ratan Tata waxes eloquent on UP, Akhilesh

Ratan Tata waxes eloquent on UP, Akhilesh

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

Says UP misunderstood and underplayed

Ratan Tata and high-decibel slugfests

Ratan Tata and high-decibel slugfests

Rediff.com28 Dec 2012

Throughout his two-decade long stint as chairman, Tata has never shied away from any adversary or adversity.

IIT-Kharagpur confers degree on Ratan Tata

IIT-Kharagpur confers degree on Ratan Tata

Rediff.com18 Mar 2008

Tata Group Chairman Ratan Tata has been conferred an honorary degree of Doctor of Science by the prestigious engineering institute IIT Kharagpur. The award was given in recognition of Tata's outstanding leadership in globalising India and transforming the Tata group as a formidable corporate entity, a press release issued in Mumbai on Tuesday said. Tata has been the Chairman of Tata Sons since 1991. During his tenure, the group's revenues have grown over $ 50 billion.

Why Ratan Tata likes West Bengal

Why Ratan Tata likes West Bengal

Rediff.com18 Dec 2012

Singur was a "great disappointment" but the Tata Group might still go to West Bengal, hints outgoing chairman of the group Ratan Tata.

Murthy flags fake news about him; cautions public

Murthy flags fake news about him; cautions public

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

Infosys co-founder NR Narayana Murthy on Thursday called out "fake news items", which claimed he endorsed automated trading applications and warned the public not to fall for such fraudulent claims. He also slammed "fake interviews" that used "deepfake pictures and videos" of him. In a series of posts on X, Murthy drew the attention of the public to false content being put out by malicious sites and products or services being sold fraudulently using his name and urged people to report any such instances to the concerned regulatory authorities.

Ratan Tata invests in cashback, coupons site CashKaro

Ratan Tata invests in cashback, coupons site CashKaro

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

CashKaro.com works with online retailers like Amazon.in, Paytm, Jabong and ShopClues

Bored? Bad Day? Take This Super Quiz

Bored? Bad Day? Take This Super Quiz

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Noel in contention for top job: Ratan Tata

Noel in contention for top job: Ratan Tata

Rediff.com14 Apr 2011

Ratan Tata says his successor would be in place by middle of the year.

Rajini, Ratan Tata, Tony Blair at Akash Ambani's wedding

Rajini, Ratan Tata, Tony Blair at Akash Ambani's wedding

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

From politicians to entrepreneurs and change makers, Akash Ambani's wedding had some illustrious guests.

The ZABARDAST Bollywood Quiz

The ZABARDAST Bollywood Quiz

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Bollywood's Diwali Superstars

Bollywood's Diwali Superstars

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Diwali is here and Salman Khan is bringing his Tiger 3 in theatres. Though he has been an Eid superstar for more than a decade now

Nano launched; congratulate Ratan Tata

Nano launched; congratulate Ratan Tata

Rediff.com23 Mar 2009

Tata Motors on Monday commercially launched its people's car, Nano, promising to stick to the Rs 100,000 price tag for the base model.

First woman elephant mahout among 34 unsung heroes awarded Padma Shri

First woman elephant mahout among 34 unsung heroes awarded Padma Shri

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

India's first woman elephant mahout Parbati Baruah famous as Hasti Kanya, tribal environmentalist Chami Murmu, social worker Sangthankima who runs Mizoram's largest orphanage and plastic surgeon Prema Dhanraj who treats burn victims are among 34 "unsung heroes" awarded Padma Shri on Thursday.

Ratan Tata's aviation ambitions a step closer as India opens up

Ratan Tata's aviation ambitions a step closer as India opens up

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

The $100 billion Tata group conglomerate is a major beneficiary of the decision to open up aviation in India.

Ratan Tata appointed board member of Boao Forum

Ratan Tata appointed board member of Boao Forum

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

The 15-member Board of BFA included former Japanese prime minister Yasuo Fukuda, former Malaysian prime minister Abdullah Ahmad Badwai, former Singapore prime minister Goh Chok Tong and former prime minister of France Jean-Pierre Raffarin besides former US Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson.

Ratan Tata named Global Indian

Ratan Tata named Global Indian

Rediff.com13 Feb 2008

The Global Indian Award is given to a person who has had an impact on and contributed in some way to the growth of the Indian and global economy.

Ratan Tata joins IDG Ventures in advisory role

Ratan Tata joins IDG Ventures in advisory role

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

Tata has emerged as a major venture capital investor since his retirement.

Ratan Tata, the ugly duckling

Ratan Tata, the ugly duckling

Rediff.com12 Jan 2008

The creation of the Nano ranks with major pioneering attempts in manufacturing. It is thus fair to say that Ratan Tata has written himself into the history books.

When Ratan Tata felt confused and humiliated

When Ratan Tata felt confused and humiliated

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

Tata recalled his first weeks on the Harvard campus as he attended a dedication ceremony of Tata Hall at Harvard Business School in Boston earlier this week.

Faces of enterprise: Ratan Tata

Faces of enterprise: Ratan Tata

Rediff.com2 Jan 2008

A shy man, he rarely features in the society glossies, drives himself to work in a Tata car and has lived for years in a book-crammed, dog-filled bachelor flat in Mumbai's Colaba district.

Ratan Tata: The last rajah

Ratan Tata: The last rajah

Rediff.com8 Aug 2007

India's Ratan Tata aims to transform his once-stodgy conglomerate into a global powerhouse. But can it thrive after he steps down?

Ratan Tata lauds UPA's 'investor friendly' policies

Ratan Tata lauds UPA's 'investor friendly' policies

Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

Ratan Tata says FIPB nod for Tata Sons' new airline with AirAsia reflects investor friendly policies of Indian government.

What 'didn't' Ratan Tata say?

What 'didn't' Ratan Tata say?

Rediff.com27 May 2011

When his comments on the work ethic of British workers and their unwillingness to work out of hours were widely reported, Ratan Tata quickly distanced himself from the row caused by his remarks.

Old guard celebrates return of Ratan Tata at the helm

Old guard celebrates return of Ratan Tata at the helm

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

Unlike Ratan Tata's philosophy, Mistry cared about short-term gains. This is a Diwali gift for many

Ratan Tata may be suffering from delusion: Amit Mitra

Ratan Tata may be suffering from delusion: Amit Mitra

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

Mitra said that Tata group firm TCS was creating additional 20,000 jobs.

Ratan Tata invests in m-commerce platform Paytm

Ratan Tata invests in m-commerce platform Paytm

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

His investment in Paytm is in his personal capacity.

Stone hurled at Jagan, cops probe 'murder attempt'

Stone hurled at Jagan, cops probe 'murder attempt'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

Unidentified miscreants hurled a stone at the Chief Minister on Saturday night near Vivekananda School Centre in Vijayawada's Singh Nagar, which injured his left temple when he was canvassing for polls.

Ratan Tata, most active angel investor with 14 start-ups

Ratan Tata, most active angel investor with 14 start-ups

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Ratan Tata invested about $299,000 during the first six months of 2016.

Ratan Tata among American Academy Fellows

Ratan Tata among American Academy Fellows

Rediff.com30 Apr 2010

One of two Indian Americans honorees Dr Deepak Srivastava is the director of the Gladstone Institute of Cardiovascular Disease and Wilma and Adeline Pirag Distinguished Professor in Pediatric Developmental Cardiology at the University of California at San Francisco.

Inside Ratan Tata's vehicle for investment

Inside Ratan Tata's vehicle for investment

Rediff.com13 Sep 2014

Far from public glare, company is investing in tech firms and providing consultancy.

Qualcomm chief meets Ratan Tata

Qualcomm chief meets Ratan Tata

Rediff.com28 Jun 2006

Jharkhand: 4-yr-old boy abducted, sold at Rs 2.95 lakh, rescued

Jharkhand: 4-yr-old boy abducted, sold at Rs 2.95 lakh, rescued

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

The couple allegedly wanted a child to carry on the family dynasty.

What can you learn from Ratan Tata's life?

What can you learn from Ratan Tata's life?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

A lot if you think of it! For starters, image strategist Avneet Kohli lists out six life lessons.

Health care next big wave for start-up ecosystem: Ratan Tata

Health care next big wave for start-up ecosystem: Ratan Tata

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Ratan Tata said he continued to feel the need to support young entrepreneurs who were keen to unleash the Indian tiger.

What makes Ratan Tata a super achiever

What makes Ratan Tata a super achiever

Rediff.com28 Dec 2012

Ratan Tata has achieved change and success, with dignity.

Ratan Tata appointed IBAC member

Ratan Tata appointed IBAC member

Rediff.com21 Mar 2006

Ratan Tata, who heads the biggest industrial conglomerate in India, on Tuesday joined an elite group of global business leaders like Microsoft chief Bill Gates and BP Group CEO Lord Browns